Foster Carer - Midwife

Sanctuary Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering organization in the UK is seeking compassionate Midwives to become Step Forward Foster Carers. This role involves offering a nurturing home to young people from residential care. Candidates should have experience with children, full-time availability, and a willingness to undertake training. A generous financial package, including over GBP1,052 per week, will be provided to help focus on care. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a life-changing impact while utilizing existing caregiving skills.

Benefits

GBP1,052 per week while a child is placed

GBP408 per week retainer between placements

Extra allowances for special occasions

Tax exemptions for foster carers

24/7 Out-of-Hours Support

Ongoing training in trauma-informed care

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or families in a healthcare capacity.
• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom.
• A willingness to complete professional training.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing home to young persons transitioning from residential care.
• Offer emotional and practical support to the foster child.
• Collaborate with professionals and attend training sessions.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Midwives
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Please note: This role requires you to be self-Employed

Are you a Midwife who is passionate about supporting and nurturing individuals through some of life s most challenging moments? You already have the dedication, empathy, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the caregiving skills you ve developed in your role and make a lasting, personal impact.
This could be your most rewarding role yet offering not just care, but a future full of hope.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability transition from residential care into a caring family environment.
These young people aren t just looking for a place to stay they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they ve often lacked.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You ll never be alone on this journey.

What You ll Receive:

We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That s why we provide comprehensive support both emotionally and financially.

Specialist Support:

• Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child
• A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year
• 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you re never alone
• Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs
• Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills

Financial Package:
We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you focus fully on providing stability and care.

• GBP1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around GBP54,704 a year)
• GBP408 per week retainer between placements (up to GBP21,216 a year)
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
• Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for Midwives who are:

• Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role
• Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with individuals and families
• Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability
• Ready to transfer their caregiving skills to a family-based setting

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.

To Be Eligible, You ll Need:

• Experience working with children, young people, or families in a healthcare capacity
• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
• A willingness to complete our professional training
• The right to work in the UK

Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Midwife could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.